Date assigned
Friday, March 15
Assignment
Listen to the first of two This American Life episodes about Harper High in Chicago (link here). Answer the following questions:
In the richest country in the world, how is this happening? Has the government failed this community? Has this community failed itself? Should the government be doing more for this community? If so, what should the government be doing? Increasing police presence? Increasing school funding? Trying to increase job opportunities for the adults in the area to raise the socioeconomic status? Trying to create programs for kids to get involved in so they won't join gangs? What's the answer here? What would your prescription for this neighborhood be?
Write at least a page, typed and double spaced, considering the above questions.
Due date
Monday, March 18
Friday, March 15
Assignment
Listen to the first of two This American Life episodes about Harper High in Chicago (link here). Answer the following questions:
In the richest country in the world, how is this happening? Has the government failed this community? Has this community failed itself? Should the government be doing more for this community? If so, what should the government be doing? Increasing police presence? Increasing school funding? Trying to increase job opportunities for the adults in the area to raise the socioeconomic status? Trying to create programs for kids to get involved in so they won't join gangs? What's the answer here? What would your prescription for this neighborhood be?
Write at least a page, typed and double spaced, considering the above questions.
Due date
Monday, March 18
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